第三篇 6b|<$Je9
Children live in a world in which science has tremendous importance. During >.meecE?Q
their lifetimes it will affect them more and more. In time, many of them will work at Ge?Wm q>
jobs that depend heavily on science --- for example, concerning energy sources, y[ m,t}gi
pollution control, highway safety, wilderness conservation, and population growth, V\`Z|'WIQD
and population growth. As taxpayers they will pay for scientific research and 3E*|^*
exploration. And, as consumers, they will be bombarded (受到轰击) by advertising, ( d_z\U7l
much of which is said to be based on science. S=
4o@3%$
Therefore, it is important that children, the citizens of the future, become 9nR\7!_
functionally acquainted with science---- with the process and spirit of science, as well (%
6fMVp
as with its facts and principles. Fortunately, science has a natural appeal for
S f?;j{?G
youngsters. They can relate it to so many things that they encounter ---- flashlights, a{`hAI${
tools, echoes, and rainbows. }zGx0
Q
Besides, science is an excellent medium for teaching far more than content. It httywa^
can help pupils learn to think logically, to organize and analyse ideas. It can provide -Q20af-
practice in communication skills and mathematics. In fact, there is no area of the _,drOF|e
curriculum to which science cannot contribute, whether it be geography, history, [lzd'
language arts, music, or art! D40 vCax^J
Above all, good science teaching leads to what might be called a “scientific CXq[ VYM&X
attitude.” Those who possess it seek answers through observing, experimenting, and R,3cJ
Y_%
reasoning, rather than blindly accepting the pronouncements of others. They weigh n{gEIUo#
evidence carefully and reach conclusions with caution. While respecting the opinions WFF?VBT'^
of others, they expect honesty, accuracy, and objectivity and are on guard against w~@"r#-
hasty judgments and sweeping generalizations. All children should be developing this <{#_;7h"
approach to solving problems, but it cannot be expected to appear automatically with 'WW:'[Syn'
the mere acquisition of information. Continual practice, through guided participation, Qj^Uz+b
is needed. (293 words) L"b&O<N o
36. One of the reasons why science is important for children is that many of them VlV
X
will _____. -DkD*64wu
A. work in scientific research institutions Em!- W5 *s
B. work at jobs closely related to science C. make the final decision in matters : SaZhY
concerning science 4kL6aSqT
D. be fund-raisers for scientific research and exploration 9VW/Af
37. There is no doubt that children like learning science because_____. 33
~MP;
A. science is linked with many of the things they meet B. science is a very easy 0z/*JVka
subject for them to learn E^)FnXe5
C. they encounter the facts and principles of science daily D. they are familiar Z :{|
?4
with the process and spirit of science
}#m9Q[
38. Pupils can learn logical thinking while _____. -@XSDfy7S
A. practicing communication skills * tv & =
B. studying geography >J;TtNE:
C. taking art courses ^os_j39N9
D. learning science 39. People with a scientific attitude ____. FGn"j@m0
A. are ready to accept the pronouncements of others ^Q#_
B. tend to reach conclusions with certainty ^0zfQu+!
C. are aware that others are likely to make hasty judgments $z_yx
`5
D. seek truth through observation , experimentation and reasoning 40. In the z\eQB% aM
passage the writer seems to ______. #]d m/WzY
A. prove that science is a successful course in school ovp/D M
B. point out that science as a course is now poorly taught in school 1i#y>fUj
C. suggest that science should be included in the school curriculum D. predict U$5x#{AFp
that children who learn science will be good scientists J=-z~\f56
36-40 B A D D C
